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September 17, 2009
Opera Gallery London
Take a cultural shopping break at this small Bond Street gallery. In addition to having a permanent collection of high-end contemporary art, sculptures and modern works, it also hosts visiting artists, showcasing everything from pop art to emerging Indian and Chinese names.
September 8, 2009
20 Hoxton Square London
Dedicated to showcasing young and undiscovered talent, this East London gallery run by a trio of It boys is like a legitimate guerrilla art show.
September 8, 2009
White Cube London
Art dealer Jay Jopling exhibits contemporary commercial art from the likes of Tracey Emin, Sam Taylor-Wood and Damien Hirst in his expanding White Cube empire.
Photo: Courtesy of White Cube
September 8, 2009
Notting Hill Arts Club London
West London underground arts and music venue hosts club nights and live bands. (It’s where Lilly Allen famously launched her career). The space is small and not much to look at, but artsy types, cool kids and indie lovers will hear it here first.
Photo: Courtesy of Notting Hill Arts Club
April 23, 2009
Barbican Centre London
Multiarts conference and exhibition space includes concert hall, two theatres, three cinemas, two art galleries, a conservatory and library. Allow plenty of time before a performance; the massive concrete structure is hard to navigate.
Photo: Courtesy of Barbican
February 19, 2009
Idea Generation Gallery London
Contemporary art and photography space spread over two floors. Work is curated by both clients and staff of an affiliated creative PR company.
April 24, 2008
James Hyman Gallery London
Small and well-lit space showcases contemporary international and modern British art from the past 50 years.
September 13, 2007
Whitechapel Gallery London
There is no permanent collection at the famous East End gallery, but through the years temporary exhibitions have included Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock, Gilbert & George and Lucien Freud. It is also credited with starting the pop art movement and hosts regular workshops and lectures.
June 28, 2007
Southbank Centre London
Artistic and cultural venues spread along the south bank of the River Thames. The complex comprises three main buildings — Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Hayward Art Gallery — and hosts everything from concerts to dance performances to educational events.
September 7, 2006
The Roundhouse London
Legendary performing arts venue — a former steam engine repair shed — has hosted everyone from Jimi Hendrix to The Doors to Jarvis Cocker. Today it is used for large-scale theatre, festivals, installations, talks and screenings. It’s the perfect space (and shape) for audience interaction.
Photo: Courtesy of Roundhouse
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